Posted by myfranz on February 1, 2010, at 7:50:22
I am about to broach this subject to my psychiatrist, and already have the support of my therapist. Diagnosed bipolar, stronger depressive side, but now believe that some of the depression I have felt for the last couple of years is more like emotional numbness rather than clinical depression. I honestly can not describe it any better than that. I realize this would have to be done slowly and it may not work. I have been on meds for 16 years, currently Abilify, Lithium, Trazodone, and Buspar. Had a series of ECT 6 years ago (big regret) and I was hospitalized once about 7 years ago for suicidal ideation, no attempts. History of alcohol abuse, sober for over 20 years.
For those you went off meds, I'd love you to share your experiences, both good and bad and in between.
I see my therapist 2 x's a week so there is great support there, I won't be doing this alone and I always know I can go back on them.
Thanks
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